If it's any consolation, you posted this thred 1 minute after the news bot posted the 123 review.

I bet it was posted as I was typing the message!! I was trying to find the links to post for eveyone and that took a minute to find them on Lacie's site!! _________________Mac Mini 1.42GHz
1GB RAM
80GB HD
Combo optical drive
Airport Extreme/Bluetooth
External 16X DVD+R,-R (Sony DRU-810A) in an ADS FW enclosure
NewerTech MiniStack w/ Seagate 7200.8 250GB HD.

I am planning on getting one of these when they come out. I have waited through the MiniMate, the miniStack, and all the others, but this LaCie looks the best so far, despite the fact that it does not include a hub (or maybe because of it - keeps the heat down). They are supposed to be available in mid-August.

I'm going to get the LaCie mini. I just wish it was available in larger capacities and had a better warranty. The mini Stack has a three year warranty. LaCie should be able to match that! I don't think any of the other models you mentioned look as good and their designs are not optimized for cooling. I'll be ordering one soon unless something else comes out with better features in the meantime.